Meaning

Being extroverted or outgoing..

Definitions by Sense

1. Being extroverted or outgoing.
2. Of or relating to society.
3. (Internet) Relating to social media or social networks.
4. (rare) Relating to a nation's allies.
5. (biology) Cooperating or growing in groups.
6. A festive gathering to foster introductions.
7. (Canadian Prairies) A dance held to raise money, often held for a couple to be married.
8. (British, colloquial, with definite article) Ellipsis of social security.

Example Sentences

James is a very social guy; he knows lots of people.

Not ignoring what is good, I am quick to perceive a horror, and could still be social with it—would they let me—since it is but well to be on friendly terms with all the inmates of the place one lodges in.

Teresa feels uncomfortable in certain social situations.

Unemployment is a social problem.

Phoenix and Lubbock are both caught in severe drought, and it is going to get much worse. We may see many such [dust] storms in the decades ahead, along with species extinctions, radical disturbance of ecosystems, and intensified social conflict over land and water. Welcome to the Anthropocene, the epoch when humans have become a major geological and climatic force.

social gaming

the Social War

a social insect

Word Forms

• more social
• most social
• socials

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When Should You Use Social?

Use social when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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